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1
Q

what are the parts of the bones?

A
  1. diaphysis
  2. epiphysis
  3. articular cartilage
  4. epiphyseal plate
  5. epiphyseal line
2
Q

describe diaphysis

A

central shaft of a long bone

3
Q

describe epiphysis

A

2 ends of a long bone

4
Q

describe articular cartilage

A

covers epiphysis where it articulates with another bone

5
Q

describe epiphyseal plate

A

cartilage b/w diaphysis and epiphysis

where bone grows

6
Q

describe epiphyseal line

A

mineralization of plate